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- DictionaryTrou·ble/ˈtrəb(ə)l/
noun
- 1. difficulty or problems: "I had trouble finding somewhere to park"
- 2. public unrest or disorder: "the cops are preparing for trouble by bringing in tear gas"
verb
- 1. cause distress or anxiety to: "he was not troubled by doubts"
noun. difficulty, annoyance, or harassment: It would be no trouble at all to advise you. unfortunate or distressing position, circumstance, or occurrence; misfortune: Financial trouble may threaten security. civil disorder, disturbance, or conflict: political trouble in the new republic; labor troubles.
a difficult or dangerous situation: The company was in trouble and had huge debts. trouble noun (PUNISHMENT) B1. a situation in which you have done something wrong and are likely to be punished: Her children are always in trouble.
Trouble is anything that causes difficulty, worry, and inconvenience, or that prevents you from doing something. If you have trouble getting along with a classmate, it is hard to be friendly with him or her.
Check pronunciation: trouble. Definition of trouble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to put to inconvenience, exertion, pains, or the like: May I trouble you to shut the door? to cause bodily pain, discomfort, or disorder to; afflict: to be troubled by arthritis. to annoy, vex, or bother: Don't trouble her with petty complaints now.
5 days ago · 15 meanings: 1. a state or condition of mental distress or anxiety 2. a state or condition of disorder or unrest 3. a condition.... Click for more definitions.
1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need: tried to console them in their trouble; got in trouble with the police. 2. A distressing or difficult circumstance or situation: I've had troubles ever since I took this job. 3. A cause or source of distress, disturbance, or difficulty: The new recruits were a trouble to him. 4.